Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the current law on foreign agents in Russia is “much more liberal” than in the United States. He stated this today during a large press conference.
“Regarding the law on foreign agents: We do not prohibit the work of these organizations. We want these organizations to be clear about their funding sources. Our law is much more liberal than in the United States (and there is no criminal responsibility – ed.), ”Putin said.
According to him, the Russian authorities only want “organizations that are involved in politics in Russia to clearly and accurately explain the sources of their funding.” “We do not even demand the termination of (activity – ed.),” The president emphasized.
He calculated that in Russia “74 organizations out of 200 thousand registered NGOs” are recognized as foreign agents.
At the same time, answering the question about the probable poisoning of (later convicted) oppositionist Alexei Navalny, Putin advised not to “commit criminal offenses and hide behind political activities,” and there have always been “prisoners” in Russia.
“As for the person who was poisoned, let the specialists work, give us grounds to initiate a criminal case (allegedly about poisoning by Novichok – ed.). And nothing. Zero, ”Putin complained, explaining in this way that the West did not provide Russia with a single material confirming the alleged poisoning of Navalny.
He also called for “turning the page” concerning this situation, since, in his opinion, there is no confirmation.
We add that today Russian President Vladimir Putin is already holding a large annual press conference at the 17th. As previously indicated by the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov, 507 media employees were accredited for the event, including media foreign agents, who will be able to freely ask questions to the president. We add that Putin first tested the format of communication with journalists 20 years ago – in 2001.
Source: Rosbalt
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